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News published October 2026

• Find community support, free activities and more at your local library this autumn and winter

  Published 5 Oct 2026

  Residents looking for cost of living support, free activities or a welcoming place to connect with others can find help at every Midlothian library this autumn and winter.

• Bonfire night waste amnesty: book your free uplift from Friday 9 October

  Published 5 Oct 2026

  Midlothian Council and local Emergency Services are offering residents free uplift of combustible materials in the run up to Bonfire Night.

• Lasswade library and pool update

  Published 2 Oct 2026

  Lasswade Library will reopen as normal on Monday 5 October. However, the swimming pool at the Lasswade Centre will close for essential maintenance from Monday 12 October for approximately four weeks.

• Vogrie Outdoor Festival returns next week with walks, wildlife and family fun

  Published 1 Oct 2026

  The Outdoor Festival returns this year to Vogrie Country Park and is set to take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.

• Midlothian residents invited to help shape future wheelchair accessible housing

  Published 1 Oct 2026

  Midlothian Council is inviting residents to have their say on future wheelchair accessible housing targets across the area.

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